by Adrian Harrell | Apr 10, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
It’s easy to make a mistake with security deposits, especially as a landlord in California. Security deposit errors are common, especially for landlords who do not have the benefit of a professional property management partner. The problem is, these mistakes are...
by Adrian Harrell | Mar 13, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
When deciding whether to keep or sell a rental property, we always recommend that investors evaluate both short-term needs and long-term investment strategies. Then, take a look at the market trends in the specific market. There’s no single decision that’s right for...
by Adrian Harrell | Feb 13, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
It is certainly possible for a landlord to manage their own rental property, as long as they have the time and the interest and the knowledge. Resources are also necessary. A self-managing landlord must be prepared to understand all of the local, state, and federal...
by Adrian Harrell | Jan 9, 2025 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
California is well-known for being strong on tenant rights. There are a number of laws in place that protect tenants from unfair rental increases, uninhabitable living environments, excessive security deposits, discrimination, and retaliation. Landlord and tenant...
by Adrian Harrell | Dec 12, 2024 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Security deposits can be difficult to navigate, especially at the end of a lease term when it’s time to return that deposit to the departing tenant. California has some pretty strict laws around security deposits. There are new limits to what can be collected. There...
by Adrian Harrell | Nov 14, 2024 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act is a pivotal law in California that, as property managers, we have been discussing for decades. This law exempts certain kinds of residential rental homes from rent control ordinances. It also allows landlords to set any new rent...
